Drip cycles for anyone using the Halo Rings?

DunHav`nFun said:

...The ball valve/control valve goes directly above and outside of rez so as to have easy access and control of from there , so the EXACT flow and pressure it takes to equally feed each container the exact amount of juice will be dialed with a simple turn of said ball valve.....

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DunHav`nFun said:

Real close Bro.....See.....you HAVE to have a way to get rid of the excess pressure from the oversize pump , but it acts in your favor by blasting O2 enriched juice straight back down as well as keeping shit stirred up that prevents precipitation and nutrients falling outta suspension , especially in a recirculating setup but I digress......and …..

Totes aren`t very tall to be able to implement said setup , so now we`re back at square 1 , unless you can find something similar for a rez but taller to accommodate the bypass allowing the "waterfall" effect ....and yeah …..The ball valve on the outside of the lid is exactly just a regular pvc ball valve to restrict flow and control pressure to each plantsite….. white fitting with red twist handle thingy on top....simple.....babyshit…..and.....

Most larger pumps have 3/4" hose pipe fittings like sump pumps , so whatever you come up with , here`s how you do it.....from the pump , run straight pipe up to as far above the solution level as possible but still under the lid , and put a "tee" in …..then add a short straight piece sideways depending on size of the rez , and put a 90 degree elbow on pointed straight back down for the waterfall effect , or even a 45 if larger size rez , and then install a small straight piece from the top of the tee inside the rez , to come out to right above the rez and install the ball valve to restrict flow that controls pressure to each plantsite , …..

From there , hook to the manifold of your choice for the grow area and you`re off to the races....that is once you dial down the flow it takes for each plant to receive EXACTLY the same juice EVERY timed feed sequence , or even totally recirculating that I really don`t suggest from yrs of experience in what not to do , but far be it from me to tell someone howta run their setup so......Good luck and take care.....

Peace.....DHF..... …...

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tilopa said:

Thanks, I get it now. Just one more question, if you are using a large rez, like a 55 gallon pickle barrel which I would prefer, if you don't have the bottom of your plant containers above the water line in your rez then you cannot use gravity to return the water from you plant container to the rez. How do you get the plant water back up into the rez when using a tall rez?

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